Georgia sees Turkiye as one of most reliable friends - PM

Turkiye has been one of the most reliable friends of Georgia since its independence. The strategic partnership between the two countries is at a high level, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said at a meeting with the Interior Minister of Turkiye Suleyman Soylu.

The sides discussed friendship and partnership between the two countries and stressed the importance of deepening the current cooperation.

The meeting also discussed fruitful cooperation between Georgian and Turkish law enforcement agencies, as well as Garibashvili's "Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative," which envisages the participation of three countries in the South Caucasus.

The Prime Minister thanked the Turkish side for its unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic efforts. Soylu conveyed sincere greetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Garibashvili.

The meeting was also attended by the Turkish Ambassador to Georgia, Fatma Ceren Yazgan, and Georgian Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri.